Julia Girard

Shift Lead: March 2024- March 2025

• Triaged incoming patients and provided emergency care,
• Trained and mentored staff and new hires.
• Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
• Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
• Assisted and performed in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
• Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
• Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.

• Maintain central sterilization room
• Clean, wrap, and package instruments properly
• Knowledge of instruments and their common uses
• Routine autoclave maintenance
• Inventory and ordering
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Assist with monitoring anesthetic patient
• Assist veterinary surgeon during surgical procedures
• Create and maintain a sterile field
• Help with diagnostic imaging
• Prepare surgical room, equipment, and patient for surgery
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Partner of the Quarter -December 2017

Participated in Barista Championship - January 2018

• Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment
• Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases, detailing origin, flavor and pairing recommendations
• Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions
• Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product
• Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily
• Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment, and tools
• Ensured exam and operating rooms were stocked
• Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures
• Provided care for anesthetized patients during surgery and post operatively
• Ensured all cages and kennels are clean
• Administered medications
• Assisted in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
• Communicated with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions
• Educated owners about animal health, conditions, and proper care
• Performed administrative duties such as updating files and processing payments
• Performed dental cleanings, intubation, and IV catheter placement
• Examined specimen under the microscope
• Performed diagnostic x-rays
• Handling and restraint on pocket pets/exotics

• Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by the veterinarian
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
• Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal’s medical record
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays
• Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms
• Fed, walked and bathed animals
• Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures

• Entered client information into the databases quickly and with minimal errors
• Promoted salon-exclusive products to increase retail sales
• Remained polite when speaking with difficult guests on the phone
• Answered telephone promptly and courteously
• Maintained store cleanliness and kept store well-stocked
• Cleaned and took apart tanning beds for cleaning as well as replacing bulbs
• Explained tanning laws and policies with new customers
• Promoted and maintained a solid knowledge on new and current products

• Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases, detailing origin, flavor and pairing recommendations
• Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment
• Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions
• Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product
• Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily
• Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
• Educated coworkers and customers about new products